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Margaret E. Hier, 89, of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, Iowa. Memorial services were held Friday May 18, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa. Interment was is the Clear Lake Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ward-Van Slyke Funeral Home in Clear Lake.
Margaret was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Hancock, the daughter of John William and Eda Marie (Knutson) Parker. She graduated from Hancock High School and then from Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Margaret married Roland Hier July 31, 1938, in rural Hancock. The couple lived in Minneapolis where Margaret worked as an RN at Northwestern Hospital in surgery. They then moved to Neosho, Mo. In 1958, they moved back to Sleepy Eye, where they owned and operated a Super Value grocery store until 1964. They moved back to Minneapolis where Margaret worked again at Northwestern Hospital. After retiring in 1978, the couple then moved to Apache Junction, Ariz., where they resided until 1998, until moving to the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, Iowa. Margaret enjoyed sewing, watching the Lawrence Welk Show, gardening, playing cards and playing the board game "Trouble" with her husband and grandchildren. She was a very active member in the United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Roland Hier, Mason City, Iowa; daughters, Becky and husband Richard Finstad of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Barbara and husband Gerald Suelter of Oxnard, Calif.; grandchildren, John and wife Amy Finstad of DesMoines, Iowa, Jim and wife Tristi Finstad of Clear Lake, Iowa, Molly and husband Brad Harris of Clear Lake, Iowa, Amanda Suelter of Long Beach, Calif., Shelley and husband Chris Daniels of Oak Hills, Ohio, Suzie Martin of Garberville, Calif., Becky Suelter, and Mina Suelter, both of Oxnard, Calif.; great-grandchildren, William, Jack, Tucker and Madison Finstad, and Haley, Etzel, Wyatt and Rebecca Daniels; sister, Neva Sands of Hancock, and brother, Lloyd and wife Peg Parker of Faribault. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law, Gen Parker, and brother-in-law, Lyall Sands.
Kenneth W. Watschke, 76, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Services were held Saturday, May 19, at United Methodist Church in Owatonna, with interment in New Ulm City Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Michaelson Funeral Homes, Inc. of Owatonna.
Kenneth was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Brown County, the son of Herman and Ida (Lochner) Watschke, Jr., and was raised on the family farm in Prairieville Township of Brown County. He attended Sleepy Eye Public School. Kenneth helped with the operation of the family farm until his marriage to Connie Lee on June 13, 1953 at Lake Hanska Lutheran Church in Hanska. Following marriage, the couple farmed in Brown County for ten years. Kenneth then earned his degree from Alexandria Technical College and then worked for the Oliver dealership in Buffalo Lake for five years. The couple moved to Owatonna in September of 1969 and Kenneth began working for the Owatonna John Deere dealership. He worked as a mechanic and in other capacities for the business until February of 1986, when he retired. Following retirement, Kenneth enjoyed golf, woodworking, gardening and camping. He was a life long member of the United Methodist Church of Owatonna.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Connie Watschke of Owatonna; son, Keith and wife Barb Watschke of Minneapolis; daughters, Karen Watschke of North Mankato, and LeAnne and husband DuWayne Schatza of Anoka; brothers, Lloyd and wife Theresa Watschke of St. Paul, and Donald and wife Sheila Watschke of Brooklyn Center; brother, Larry Watschke of Sleepy Eye; and sister, Phyllis and husband Emory Stebleton of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Louisa A. Mathiowetz, 95, of Leavenworth, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at Divine Providence Community Home, Sleepy Eye. Services are today, Thursday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye.
She is survived by her children, Roman Mathiowetz of St. Paul, Rosemary and husband James Rathman of Comfrey, Rita and husband Patrick Morgan of Elmore, Reinhold and wife Connie Mathiowetz of Marshall; daughters-in-law, Mary Lou Mathiowetz of Leavenworth, Alma Mathiowetz of New Ulm; 25 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Martin in 1967; sons, Rudolph in 1955, Richard in 1999; grandchildren, Leon, Jeremy and Ann Mathiowetz; brothers and sisters, Anthony Moldan, Lawrence Moldan, Engelbert Moldan, Catherine Goblirsch, Clara Windschitl, Ida Mathiowetz, Anna Windschitl, and John Moldan.
Louisa was born Dec. 21, 1904, in Mulligan Township, Brown County, the daughter of John and Louisa (Biel) Moldan. She grew up and attended Mulligan Township school and St. Mary's School in Sleepy Eye. After attending school, she worked on the family farm. She was united in marriage with Martin Mathiowetz on Jan. 29, 1934, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Louisa and Martin made their home in Leavenworth where they operated several businesses together, including a gas station, tavern and saw mill. Louisa was a co-founder of Mathiowetz Construction in Leavenworth where she was the secretary and bookkeeper until the 1960s. She lived in Leavenworth until 1988 when she moved to Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye.
She was a member of the Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth and the Christian Mothers. Louisa enjoyed working, always staying busy but made time for church with her family. She also enjoyed gardening and her family was very important, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Casket bearers were Brian Mathiowetz, Brad Mathiowetz, Gerard Rathman, Paul Morgan, Scott Mathiowetz, James Mathiowetz, Harold Mathiowetz, Jerry Mathiowetz, Ervin Mathiowetz, Gregg Mathiowetz, Glen Mathiowetz, Dean Mathiowetz, Daniel Morgan, Rudy Mathiowetz and Alan Mathiowetz. Flower attendants were Sue Hendricks, Denise Mathiowetz, Debbie Mathiowetz, Michelle Schaeffer, Jean Doan, Julie Anderson, Danette Mathiowetz, Maria Morgan, Lynn Mathiowetz and Elaine Braun.
Bernard "Ben" J. Braulick, 98, of Sleepy Eye, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. Services were Feb. 5 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, with burial in the church cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter, Bernice and husband Norbert Sturm of Springfield; sons, Ervin Braulick of Sleepy Eye, and Ben Braulick, Jr. and wife Shirley of Sleepy Eye; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ida; brothers, Frank, Joseph, Clement, Anton, Leo, and Philip; sisters, Mary, Therese, Anna and Martha; daughter-in-law, Rita; and great-granddaughter, Tiffini.
Bernard was born Sept. 6, 1901, in Stark Township, Brown County, the son of Frank and Anna (Pelzel) Braulick. He married Ida M. Neidecker on June 20, 1923, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. The couple made their home in Stark Township where they farmed for 34 years until 1957 when they moved to Sleepy Eye. Ben worked for Martinka Hardware, Del Monte, Berg Barn Equipment and was the groundskeeper at the Sleepy Eye Golf Club for 18 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye and the Catholic Aid Association. Ben served on the District 45 school board and the Stark Creamery board. He enjoyed trapping and fishing, visiting with people and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Casket bearers were Richard Sturm, John Sturm, Michael Braulick, Joey Braulick, Robert Braulick, Gregory Braulick, and Steven Braulick. Honorary casket bearers were Beverly Sturm, Laurie Hillesheim, Susie Eckstein, Mary Tauber, Colleen Windschitl, Katie Johnson, Sharon Braulick, and Judy Hose.
Marie R. Prokosch, 88, of New Ulm, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm with burial in the Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm at a later date. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the service Thursday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Cathy Dessert and her husband Bill of Vadnais Heights; grandson, Steve Prokosch and his wife Suzann of Cielo Azul, New Mexico; two great-grandchildren, Elliot Dessert and Alexander Dessert of Vadnais Heights; three step-great-grandchildren, Ryan Trangsrud, Kyle Trangsrud and Carly Trangsrud, all of Prior Lake; sisters-in-law, Bernice Trepanier and Eldon Trepanier, both of Maplewood, Frances Earl of Fisher, and Ann Johanson of Bismarck, N.D. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Peter Prokosch in 1997; son, James Prokosch; six brothers and two sisters.
Marie was born Aug. 16, 1911 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Frank and Laura (LaCroix) Trepanier. She married Peter Prokosch on Aug. 12, 1930 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. After their marriage they lived in New Ulm and raised mink together. They moved to rural Hanska in 1947 and continued to raise mink until 1975 when they retired and moved to New Ulm. After Peter died in 1997, Marie moved to Sleepy Eye and lived in Countryside Apartments and later in the Sleepy Eye Care Center until her death.
Carol Speckman, 83 of Sleepy Eye, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Services were Monday, Feb. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, with burial in Home Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home handled arrangements.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Thomas Wilkinson of Woodbury; sons and daughters-in-law, Milen and Teresa Speckman of Sleepy Eye, Calvin and Rachelle Speckman of Pleasant Hill, Ore., Keevin and Alana Speckman of Grand Island, Neb., Haven and Kathleen Speckman of Elk River, and Mervin and Laurie Speckman of Sleepy Eye; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Angaila Essig of Springfield; and a brother and sister-in-law, Lowell and Carol Todnem of St. James. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin Speckman on June 28, 1992; and by two brothers, Donald Todnem and Kenneth Todnem.
Carol was born Nov. 8, 1916, near Milroy, Minn., to Iver Albert and Anna (Christianson) Todnem. At the age of eight the family moved to Seaforth for two years and then moved to Sleepy Eye. She was a 1934 graduate of Sleepy Eye Public School and attended teacher training class in 1935. After her teacher training, she taught rural school. On Sept. 7, 1937, she married Melvin Speckman at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sleepy Eye. After marriage they made their home on the Speckman family farm in rural Sleepy Eye. While farming they also operated the Speckman Duck and Goose Hatchery and later started the Golden Gate Campground on the same ground. They retired and moved into Sleepy Eye in 1981.
She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and had been a member of the Home Cemetery Board serving as executive secretary-treasurer for 15 years, a member and past president of the Retired Educator's Association, the Sleepy Eye Historical Society, and the Sleepy Eye Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Brown County Historical Society, Sarah Circle, and the quilting group at church. She has made, pieced, and hand quilted a quilt for each of her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She had taught Sunday School at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sleepy Eye, sang in the choir and was a member of the ladies aid at church.
Casket bearers were Milen Speckman, Calvin Speckman, Keevin Speckman, Haven Speckman, Mervin Speckman, and Thomas Wilkinson.
Verna Marie Goblirsch, 69, of Comfrey, died Feb. 4, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Services were Tuesday, Feb. 8, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey, with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence of Comfrey; daughters, Vivian and husband Jerome Kostelecky of Little Canada, Shirley and husband Reese Hoelscher of Mankato, Carolyn and husband Joel Darge of St. Peter, Judy and husband Jerry Floyd of San Antonio, Texas, Karen and husband Dean Helget of New Ulm, Sharon and husband Mark Hanson of Hendricks, and Cheryl and husband Scott Gustavson of St. Clair; sons, John and wife Vicki Goblirsch of Fayetteville, N.C., Jeffrey and wife Linda Goblirsch of Walbridge, Ohio, David and wife Michelle Goblirsch of Sleepy Eye, Robert and wife Kathy Goblirsch of Sleepy Eye, Douglas and wife Connie Goblirsch of Ramsey, and Kenneth Goblirsch of Butterfield; daughter-in-law, Pauline Goblirsch of Sanford, Fla.; 27 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one step-great-grandchild; and a sister, Emily and husband La Vern Tischer of Cambridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard Goblirsch in 1997; grandson, Christopher Goblirsch; sister, Dorothy; and brother, Melvin.
Verna was born Jan. 10, 1931, in Mapleton, the daughter of George and Helen (Hicks) Schull. She graduated from Mapleton High School in 1948, and from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Mankato and became and LPN. She worked at St. Joseph's Hospital until marriage. On Dec. 2, 1952, she married Clarence Goblirsch in Mankato. They lived and farmed in Mulligan Township. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, a church circle, and was a former member of a home extension group. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, sewing, cooking and baking, caring for her family, and loved being with her grandchildren. She loved to visit, listen to the birds, and she loved angels.
Casket bearers were George Evans, Matthew Hoelscher, Richard Schroepfer, Edwin J. Windschitl, Marvin Windschitl and Ron Windschitl. Honorary casket bearers were Pauline Goblirsch, Irene Sprenger, Marilyn Windschitl, Winifred Mathiowetz, Esther Windschitl and Betty Zwaschka.
David Besemer, 58, of rural New Ulm, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm of an apparent heart attack. Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the United Church of Christ in New Ulm with burial in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Firle Funeral Home of New Ulm handled the arrangements.
David is survived by his wife, Sharon of rural New Ulm; daughters, Heidi Halvorson and her special friend Mark Stueber, Lisa Haala and her special friend Kevin Portner and Laura Reinarts and her husband Andrew, all of New Ulm; grandchildren, Jenna, Amber, Brittany, Tyler, Cole and Preston, all of New Ulm; a sister, Connie Gierke and special friend Bob Ibberson, both of New Ulm; a brother, Dayle Besemer and his special friend Jeanette Carson, both of New Ulm; aunts and uncles, Dorothy Schultz of St. Peter and Bernice Schmidt and her husband Kenneth of Alta, Iowa, and Peter Schneider of rural New Ulm; father- and mother-in-law, Norman and Helen Brust of New Ulm; and by nieces and cousins,
David was born Aug. 28, 1941 in New Ulm, to Melvin and Iola (Schultz) Besemer. He attended rural schools in Districts 50 and 9 and was a 1959 graduate of New Ulm High School. He married Sharon Brust on Jan. 24, 1962, at the Freidens Church in New Ulm. After marriage they lived in Milford Township, Brown County. He also owned a backhoe business and worked at the Brown County sanitary landfill. He manufactured and sold Sugar Shanty Maple Syrup. He had a special bond with his family and enjoyed spending time with them at Reim's Camp.
Lydia Mae Engelking, 92, of Sleepy Eye, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, at Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital. Services were Monday, Feb. 14 at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with burial in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her niece, Oradell Fischer of Sleepy Eye; great-nephews, Preston of Sleepy Eye, and Troy of New Ulm; great-niece, Babett of Hutchinson; and many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence on Dec. 17, 1968; brothers, Walter, Ora, Lowell, Leander, Harold, Norbert; and nephew, Robert "Pork" Fischer.
Lydia was born Nov. 6, 1907, to William and Anna (Allen) Haenze, in West Newton Township, Brown County. She moved with her family to the Cobden area and attended country school. Lydia was the oldest child and helped raise her brothers when her mother died. On Nov. 25, 1926, she was united in marriage to Clarence Engelking at Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye where they continued to raise her siblings. They also took care of their niece, Oradell Engelking, from the age of six. Lydia also worked at Del Monte during the summertime and helped her husband occasionally at his business, Engelking Brothers Paint Shop. She was a resident at Ross Park Apartments for several years.
Lydia was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and was active with the United Methodist Women. Lydia enjoyed playing cards, animals, gardening, crocheting, and cooking.
Adela Klucas, 93, of Ft. Collins, Colo., died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at Sunbridge Rehab Center, Ft. Collins. Services were Monday, Feb. 14 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield, with burial in the church cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home of Springfield handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her children, Arnold and wife Merlese Helget of San Mateo, Calif., Jane Neubauer of Ft. Collins, Margie and husband Gary Cole of San Mateo; daughter-in-law, Shirley Helget of San Mateo; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Emelia Hammerschmidt of Springfield, Theresa Tauer of Sleepy Eye, Stella Rathman of Sleepy Eye, Jeanette Foster of Washington; and sister-in-law, Angie Sturm of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Helget on Feb. 4, 1971; husband, Clark Klucas on July 28, 1990; son, Steve, on Nov. 2, 1989; son-in-law, Ervin Neubauer; sister, Elsie Hammerschmidt; and brother, Mike Sturm.
Adela was born June 7, 1906, in Mulligan Township, Brown County, the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Roiger) Sturm. She grew up and attended country school in Mulligan Township. Adela married Joe Helget on Sept. 4, 1928, in Springfield. The couple made their home in the Springfield area and Adela worked at the Springfield Hospital as a dietician, and at Woehrmann's Cafe in Springfield. Joe preceded her in death in 1971. She married Clark Klucas on Aug. 18, 1977, in Springfield. The couple made their home in Springfield until Clark preceded her in death in 1990. Adela lived part time with her daughter Margie until March of 1994, when she moved to Ft. Collins to live with her daughter Jane. Later she moved to Sunbridge Rehab Center in Ft. Collins where she had resided until her death. She was a past member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church and CCW. She was also active in the Springfield Senior Citizens Group and enjoyed gardening and mowing her own lawn.
Casket bearers were Tim Tauer, Gary Fennern, Tom Tauer, Ralph Kolp, Mark Tauer and James Rathman.
Donald H. Krebs, 80, of Sleepy Eye, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital in Mankato. Services were Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Verena "Dottie" Krebs of Sleepy Eye; son, Ronald W. Krebs of Minneapolis; daughters, Aleda and husband David Beranek and Colleen and husband Steve Zeig, all of New Ulm; five grandchildren, Bradley Beranek, Andy Beranek, Angie Beranek, Amanda Beranek and Kyle Krebs, sisters, Eleanora Thuer, Lucille Hansen, Oradell and husband Orville Fischer, all of Sleepy Eye; sisters-in-law, Fronie Krebs of New Ulm, Lorraine Haecherl and Elaine Helget and husband LaMonte, all of Sleepy Eye, Marion and Val Rathman and Ivona and Edwin Windschitl, all of Comfrey. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elmer; and sister, Edna in infancy.
Donald was born April 17, 1919, to Herman and Bertha (Arndt) Krebs in Shakopee, and was a lifelong resident of Brown County. He attended school in Springfield. Donald married Verena "Dottie" Helget on Aug. 19, 1946, in Sleepy Eye. The couple farmed for 35 years in Leavenworth Township, selling the farm and moving to Sleepy Eye in 1992.
Donald was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, visiting with family and friends, but perhaps above all, and to his last day, he cherished his daily visit with friends at Schultz Cafe.
Daniel "Foghorn" Ludewig, 66, of New Ulm, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, at the New Ulm Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth, with burial in the church cemetery. Full military rites were conducted by the New Ulm Veterans Organization. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Carol Ludewig of New Ulm; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Marcy Gulden, Darwin and Diane Gieseke, Mrs. Cryrilla Portner, Leander and Sandy Gulden, and Milton Gulden, all of New Ulm, Matthew and Coletta Gulden of rural New Ulm, Robert and Mercedes Pelzel of Sleepy Eye and Roland and LaVon Bode of Walker; aunts and uncle, Martha Remiger, Delores Seifert, and Leo Pelzel, all of Sleepy Eye, and Alice Rothmeier of Faribault; also by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Daniel was born Feb. 1, 1934, in New Ulm to Nicholas and Cecelia (Rothmeier) Ludewig. He attended school in Leavenworth and graduated in 1952 from St. Mary's Catholic High School in Sleepy Eye. He married Carol Gulden on Sept. 3, 1957, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. After marriage they farmed the family farm in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, until 1967 when they moved into New Ulm. Daniel worked for Mathiowetz Construction Company for 25 years as a bulldozer operator. He was currently employed by R&G Construction in Marshall. He bowled on several leagues for many years and was nominated this year for the Bowling Hall of Fame in New Ulm.
He was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Council #3134 in Sleepy Eye, Holy Family Catholic Aid Council in Leavenworth, the Seifert-Bianchi American Legion Post #132 of New Ulm, and the Albert Nagel VFW Post #1648 of New Ulm.
Leora Verna Schultz, 95, of Springfield, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield. Services were Feb. 21 at Zion Lutheran Church in Springfield, with burial in the church cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home of Springfield handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her sister, Viola Rubitschung of Springfield, twin sister, Leila Kurtz of Redwood Falls, and sister, Blanche Schultz of McAllen, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herb, in 1974; and sister, DeLoris Schultz in 1999.
Leora was born Sept. 2, 1904, in Sundown Township, Redwood County, to Peter and Helga (Madsen) Frederickson. She attended rural school and Morgan High School, completing her teacher's training in 1922 in Sleepy Eye, after which she taught in rural schools in Redwood County for 10 years. Leora was a resident of the Morgan area until she married Herbert Schultz on July 15, 1932, at Brookville Lutheran Church. Following marriage they moved to Springfield and had lived there since that time. Leora assisted her husband with his office work, became a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Springfield, was an honorary member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, a past president and board member of the Springfield Gun Club, and a past member of a number of local organizations. She enjoyed reading, education and politics.
Casket bearers were Jeff Schultz, Red Lang, Scott Schultz, Rodney Salonek, Cal Buddensiek and Dan Solyntjes.
Edward F. Ganske, 92, of Sleepy Eye, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital. Services were Saturday, Feb. 26, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye, with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Donna and Leo Schlumpberger of Waconia, Judith and William Gotschall of Excelsior, Joyce and Bruce Van den Berghe of Inver Grove Heights; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beatrice in 1995; sisters, Gertrude, Maime, Margaret, Leona; and brothers, John, Leonard and Peter.
Edward was born June 18, 1907, in Home Township, the son of Frederick W. and Mary (Kuelbs) Ganske. He attended school at rural District #17 and St. Mary's Grade School. He married Beatrice V. Steffl at St. Mary's Catholic Church on June 4, 1936. They lived on the Ganske homestead until 1970 when they retired and moved to Sleepy Eye. He was a charter member of the first rural 4-H Club organized in Home Township. He acted as custodian and groundskeeper of the Home Booster Club House of Home Township for six years. He was a past member of the Brown County American Dairy Association, the National Holstein Friesian Society and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association for many years. He served as treasurer of rural school District #17 for 21 years until its disbandment in 1962. He also served on the board of directors for the Farmer's Creamery Company of Sleepy Eye. He acted as an adult 4-H leader and was a member of the Brown County Historical Society. He was a life member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. He belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters since the age of 16. He served on St. Mary's Centennial Committee in 1976 and also did volunteer work on various maintenance projects for St. Mary's Church. He took pride in his farming and enjoyed fishing, traveling and card playing.
